The difference between Saccharine and Twee

When used as adjectives, saccharine means of or relating to sugar, whereas twee means overly quaint, dainty, cute or nice.


check bellow for the other definitions of Saccharine and Twee

  1. Saccharine as an adjective:

    Of or relating to sugar.

  2. Saccharine as an adjective (pejorative):

    Excessively sweet in action or disposition; syrupy.

  3. Saccharine as an adjective:

    Sentimental or romantic to the point of ridiculousness.

  1. Saccharine as an adjective:

    Of or relating to saccharin.

  1. Twee as an adjective (British, pejorative):

    Overly quaint, dainty, cute or nice.

    Examples:

    "Those w Beatrix Potter animals are a little twee for my taste."

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